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The Bachelor of Public Administration degree from Barry University allows you to receive college credit for your existing professional skills while providing the administrative and leadership abilities necessary to succeed in public and nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to help adult professionals achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals.

Courses explore ways public administrators can create and implement policies to help build and strengthen communities. Students also gain knowledge of public finance and budgeting, issues in public safety, public personnel practices, and ethical issues in public administration. Graduates will have the training and skills necessary to manage a variety of public agencies. 

The curriculum includes studies of:

• Administrative law and process
• Productivity improvement in the public sector
• Methods and techniques in public administration
• Concepts and issues in public planning

The online, accelerated Bachelor of Science in Administration degree program from Barry University is designed for adult professionals looking to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. This business administration degree online explores contemporary approaches to planning, organizing, and staffing in a variety of business settings. 

Marketing methods and human resource theories and practices taught in this program can be applied to public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Students use self-analysis to gain insights into their current work environment and management theories. A capstone course allows students to demonstrate their mastery of business administration coursework.

Core courses examine topics related to:

• Services marketing
• Leadership development
• Quality and productivity
• Strategic human resource management

Our Master of Business Administration in Finance online program is AACSB-accredited and STEM Designated, featuring rigorous coursework with an emphasis on practical application. In addition to advancing your understanding of the basics of finance, accounting, and economics, you will learn about international economic and financial concepts and their application to international business operations, the functioning of foreign exchange markets and international capital, money markets, international portfolio diversification, international banking, and more.
You will gain a thorough understanding of financial markets and institutions, including the operating policies of financial institutions and the interrelationships among intermediaries in the money and capital markets. Barry’s highly respected online faculty features professors with real-world experience, over 90 percent of whom hold a PhD or the highest degree available in their field of expertise.
Graduates of this finance MBA are well-suited for roles such as financial analyst, investment analyst, financial planner, or Chief Financial Officer. You may be able to transfer up to 6 credits from a previous graduate institution into the program.

The Barry University Master of Business Administration online program is designed with today’s business professional in mind. This AACSB-accredited and STEM Designated MBA program features rigorous coursework with a focus on practical application, allowing you to think critically, deepen your skills through real-life scenarios, and become part of a discussion that encourages diversity of population and thought. Our highly respected online faculty features professors with real-world experience, over 90 percent of whom hold a PhD or the highest degree available in their field of expertise.
Barry’s active role within various national and international economic development organizations keeps us in the forefront of business and ensures you receive a relevant, high-quality education. The general MBA includes cross-discipline electives to broaden your strategic skills regardless of your industry. Up to 6 credits from a previous graduate institution may also be transferred into the program.
Our holistic approach to business education develops leaders who understand the importance of ethically sound business practices. Because of our stance for social responsibility, you will become aware of the inherent obligations associated with being a leader within your community. Our online MBA students graduate with a solid and trustworthy reputation.

Barry University’s Master of Business Administration in International Business online is an in-depth and ethics-driven program that will prepare you to excel in upper-level management or director roles.
Our AACSB-accredited and STEM Designated international business program features rigorous coursework with an emphasis on practical application. In addition to advancing your understanding of the basics in finance, accounting, and economics, you will examine the complexities of international business, imports, exports, foreign exchange, and international market analysis. Special emphasis is placed on leveraging core competencies in a global marketplace. Online discussions focus on how differences in cultural core values shape the behaviors and attitudes of employees, managerial colleagues, and negotiating partners.
Barry’s distinguished online faculty are dedicated to their students’ success—most hold a PhD or the highest degree available in their field of expertise. We want to help you become a great leader by providing the tools needed for intelligent problem-solving.

The Master of Business Administration in Management degree from Barry University Online emphasizes a corporate management worldview. It is designed to provide you with a global business perspective and the tools for intelligent problem-solving using best practices and contemporary methodologies.
Our AACSB-accredited and STEM Designated management program features rigorous coursework with an emphasis on practical application. We believe that being an ethical business leader is not only about generating a profit, it is also about social responsibility and environmental sustainability—ensuring the well-being of our world for generations to come. Our students understand that they must provide reliable business practices in order to maintain the stability of our economic, cultural, social, and global environment; you will change the way society does business domestically and globally.
Barry’s highly respected online faculty features professors with real-world experience, over 90 percent of whom hold a PhD or the highest degree available in their field of expertise.

Our AACSB-accredited and STEM Designated Master of Business Administration in Marketing online program features rigorous coursework with an emphasis on practical application. You will attain marketing science skills for strategy formulation and implementation aimed at achieving corporate marketing goals in international business while developing a global, entrepreneurial, and socially responsible business perspective. Prepare for wide-ranging roles as a product manager, marketing manager or director, market research analyst, marketing analyst, brand manager, sales manager, and more.
Barry’s highly respected online faculty features professors with real-world experience, over 90 percent of whom hold a PhD or the highest degree available in their field of expertise.
You may be able to transfer up to 6 credits from a previous graduate institution into the marketing MBA online program.

Barry University’s online MBA program gives students a career advantage by pairing advanced expertise in Accounting with a thorough understanding of all aspects of the business environment. Courses emphasize practical applications of business processes and accounting knowledge.

Students examine complex financial reporting issues and learn to approach accounting from a global perspective. Classes also explore federal tax laws and regulations and their impact on businesses. The curriculum focuses on real-world problem solving and case studies.

Graduates will be prepared for roles including:

• Certified Public Accountant (following completion of the CPA exam)
• Accounting Manager
• Controller
• Chief Financial Officer

Prepare for leadership roles in the public sector in the 100 percent online Master of Public Administration program from Barry University.
In this student-centered, practitioner-focused program you will learn to analyze public policy alternatives and develop solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Designed with the working adult in mind, the Barry MPA program is affordable and accelerated, with flexible admission requirements that give you an accessible path to achieve personal and professional goals. Complete your degree in as few as 14 months.
This 100 percent online professional development program focuses on the administration of public, nonprofit, and other organizations that serve a public purpose, and is the perfect next step if you’re seeking to advance in administration or transition from a field or military role.
Barry’s highly respected online faculty features Quality Matters-certified professors who are experts in the public sector. The relevant curriculum is delivered in a 100 percent online format that meets the requirements of working professionals.

Prepare for leadership roles in the public sector in the 100 percent online Master of Public Administration program from Barry University.

In this student-centered, practitioner-focused program you will learn to analyze public policy alternatives and develop solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Designed with the working adult in mind, the Barry MPA program is affordable and accelerated, with flexible admission requirements that give you an accessible path to achieve personal and professional goals. Complete your degree in as few as 14 months.

This 100 percent online professional development program focuses on the administration of public, nonprofit, and other organizations that serve a public purpose, and is the perfect next step if you’re seeking to advance in administration or transition from a field or military role.

Barry’s highly respected online faculty features Quality Matters-certified professors who are experts in the public sector. The relevant curriculum is delivered in a 100 percent online format that meets the requirements of working professionals.

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management online degree program is designed for those who want to enter or advance in the field of emergency management. It prepares students to be leaders in disaster preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery. 

The integrative curriculum incorporates a unified approach, bringing together the fields of homeland security, business continuity, hazard mitigation, and international disaster management. 

Graduates will be equipped to strategize, coordinate, and execute emergency mitigation plans. They will be able to analyze the cause and effects of disasters. And, critically, they will be able to respond to disasters in their community.

Barry University offers an online Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. This online physical therapy degree is designed for certified occupational therapists who wish to gain advanced critical thinking, research-based inquiry, and theoretical skills. 

This program includes practical experience working with mentors in advanced areas of interest such as specialized clinical practice, leadership, or instruction. The learning environment blends web and multimedia experiences. Classes are offered both synchronously and asynchronously. 

The program culminates in a graduate project that showcases your experience.

Barry University’s AACSB-accredited and STEM Designated Master of Business Administration in Health Services Administration online program features rigorous coursework with an emphasis on practical application to enhance your development as a well-rounded leader. Core curriculum highlights the social, legal, and ethical aspects of healthcare business management and strategies for interacting with influencers and maximizing employee commitment. You will also examine the implementation of managerial finance, marketing, and accounting to solve business problems and maximize corporate performance.
Barry’s highly engaged online faculty have real-world experience, with most holding a PhD or the highest degree available in their area of expertise. We welcome diverse thought and encourage students to leave their mark and influence change.
You may be able to transfer up to 6 credits from a previous graduate institution into the MBA health services administration online program.

The online Master of Public Health in Epidemiology prepares students to confront urgent health issues both locally and globally. Students will become proficient in leadership and analytical skills. They will learn to promote health care as a fundamental human right.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Informatics and healthcare technologies
• Epidemiology methods
• Managerial epidemiology

Graduates will be ready to enter careers such as epidemiologist, researcher, public health official, and health care manager. Students will take action to uncover the root causes of health issues and work to develop cost-effective solutions. Graduates will have the satisfaction of helping to improve the quality of life for all people.

The Doctorate in Social Work from Barry University is an online social work degree for MSW practitioners.  This program offers a doctoral-level practice-focused degree in clinical practice.  Courses provide expertise in linking social work practice theory to conducting practice-outcome research, utilizing research for policymaking decisions, and the dissemination of practice knowledge to the practice community through various channels.  Students develop substantive expertise in at least one area of social work practice as they prepare to exhibit executive leadership in human service organizations.  This includes working with stakeholders to advance social policy that creates sustainable changes which improve the well-being of at-risk populations and communities as well as managing organizational effectiveness and improving service quality.  Graduates are ready to integrate practice wisdom and multidisciplinary theoretical and empirical lenses while creating an innovative practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Whether you are looking for a new career or simply want to advance in your current role in community service work, Barry University offers an online master’s in social work. This program is intended for anyone who is seeking advanced licensure for clinical social work practice and who wants to build on leadership and research skills. 

Some of the courses you will complete, include:

• Skills in social work
• Human development
• Intervention
• Trauma
• Policy and advocacy
• And more!

Though fully online, this program combines live virtual sessions with a flexible schedule for completing assignments and field work. You can collaborate with your peers and benefit from a personal faculty advisor. This program is offered in a part-time format and you can expect to earn your degree in just over two years.